'Sheltering' in Arizona

We have been making the best of these crazy times.

We headed south to Arizona a bit early.

Originally we planned to be here to celebrate an extraordinary man;

my Dad, our grandpa, our friend, our role model.

Unfortunately we had to postpone his memorial service.

Family is 'stuck' internationally and domestically with the inability to travel,

 churches and gathering places are closed. An unprecedented time.

This virus is impacting us in so many unusual ways.

Luckily, we were able to travel and arrive with no hiccups.

Now, we are here in Arizona for an indefinite period of time.

Thankful for this time with my mom and with Grandma.

Arizona sunshine, dinners together, swimming, sharing memories.

It's not the same without you dad...

Thank you for laying the foundation for a wonderful life.

We love you!

When life gives you lemons...

make lemonade!

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Dad.

Thinking of you today and always.

May you be celebrating with 

loved ones and among the angels.

We will certainly be toasting you.

To our precious memories, 

both past and present.

Cheers to you dear Dad.

So much love.

Randoms

Just a few random happenings. 

Some playdates. Some school events.

Some time at home.

Mostly just plain old fun.

Basketball Season

The kids just wrapped up a successful basketball season.

They played hard and learned a lot.

Most of all they had fun playing with their friends.

Hooray for team Cheesballs!

Hooray for team Shooting Diamonds!

Heaven

Today was a difficult day.

A day I will always remember.

Today is the day you went to heaven.

I feel so blessed you were 

my father, my friend, my role model.

You gave so much to the world around you.

I am humbled.

May you be at peace.

I know there are many, many 

people eager to re-unite with you.

You will always be missed but never forgotten.

I love you so much, dad.

Mid-Winter Break

We enjoyed several days at Whidbey during mid-winter break.

So much fun looking for crabs, finding shells and treasures,

hot tubbing, bike riding, fishing, playing games, 

enjoying lovely meals and great company. 

Thanks friends!